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Alaskas corrections system faces strain due to tougher penalties and increased arrests, leading to overcrowded prisons and rising costs. Staffing shortages and an aging inmate population drive up medical expenses. Lawmakers consider shipping inmates to private prisons, but critics argue it harms rehabilitation and sends tax dollars out of state. Smarter parole could save money, but recent laws limit eligibility. Balancing public safety and budget needs is the challenge.

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